Vintage Japanese Wooden Uchide no Kozuchi Lucky Mallet Ornament with Tassel, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-145

Vintage Japanese Wooden Uchide no Kozuchi Lucky Mallet Ornament with Tassel, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-145

A charming carved wooden lucky mallet ornament with braided hanging cord and tassel, drawing on the auspicious form of the uchide no kozuchi.

This handcrafted wooden ornament takes the form of an uchide no kozuchi, the legendary "lucky mallet" associated in Japanese folklore with good fortune, prosperity, and wish-granting abundance. The body is rounded and lathe-turned, with a flattened striking face at each end and a short carved handle rising from the top. A braided cord with tassel is threaded through the handle, allowing the piece to hang as a decorative charm or display ornament. The wood has a warm reddish-brown tone with visible concentric turning lines and a simple, folk-art character consistent with late Showa decorative craft.

Today, this compact and sculptural piece works beautifully as a shelf accent, seasonal good-luck decoration, or conversation piece in a Japandi-style or wabi-sabi inspired interior. Its symbolic form and warm wood tones complement entryway displays, study shelves, and gift collections focused on Japanese folklore or auspicious objects. It also makes a distinctive present for collectors of vintage Japanese decorative arts and lucky motifs.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Wood; braided cord and tassel
• Use: Decorative good-luck ornament in the form of an uchide no kozuchi (lucky mallet)
• Modern Use: Shelf or entryway accent; hanging folk-art ornament; unique gift for collectors of Japanese auspicious objects
• Features: Rounded lathe-turned mallet head; flattened circular end faces; short carved handle; braided hanging cord with tasseled finish; warm natural wood grain throughout
• Dimensions: 6"W x 5"D x 9"H
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate surface wear

A warm and characterful vintage Japanese ornament, celebrating the enduring symbolism of the lucky mallet in a simple handcrafted wooden form.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.